American Indian Family Center

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Khunsi Onikan - Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12 Steps Meeting
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Open to anyone wanting to work on recovery from any addiction.
Every Thursday at 7 pm CST, AIFC’s Khunsi Onikan program will sponsor a culturally based recovery support Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12-step meeting for the community; anyone wanting to work on recovery from any addictions is welcome to attend.
No need to register in advance.
Click here to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89255163167?pwd=VlI2ZlQzdnF3NmxxRytmSkVtMm14Zz09

AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag - Life Skills for Youth
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States

[CANCELED] AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag - Life Skills for Youth
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Khunsi Onikan - Well-Anon (Native American Al-Anon) Meeting
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 19:00 - 20:00
Open to anyone wanting to learn to have healthy boundaries and healthy relationships with the other addicts/alcoholics in their lives.
Join us every Tuesday at 7 PM CST for help and hope.
Suppose you have a loved one dealing with addiction. In that case, our Khunsi Onikan Program sponsors these weekly Native American culturally-based, one-hour meetings to help you establish healthy boundaries and relationships.
Join the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89255163167?pwd=VlI2ZlQzdnF3NmxxRytmSkVtMm14Zz09

AIFC: Traditional Crafting Group
2025-04-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Come on over to AIFC on Thursdays from 10AM – 2PM for our Traditional Crafting Group!
Feel free to bring crafts you’re already working on, or check out our supplies to start a craft.
This group is facilitated by AIFC’s Treatment Coordinator, experienced crafter, and beader, Sasina Samreth (White Earth Nation).

AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) - Singing with Sage Demarce
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Grandma is sleeping, and this is the time to prepare for Pow Wow season.
A message to our young boys: learn how to sit at a drum and memorize songs at AIFC every other Saturday with Sage Demarce (Spirit Lake Dakota).
Initial teachings at AIFC include songs, drumming, etiquette, and moving from one drum to another, all while showing respect.
Join the drum at AIMS during Wednesday Community Nights (Drum and Dance) every other Wednesday for practice.
Eventually, with good intentions and dedication, you’ll be ready to join the drum at a Pow Wow.
Parents, drop off your child/ren and enjoy a couple of hours to yourself. Alternatively, you can stay.
A meal will always be provided.
Who: Open to Youth of all ages
What: Sing and drum with Sage, Sage sits on AIFC’s Imnizaska drum, drums and snacks will be provided
Where: American Indian Family Center, 579 Wells Street, Saint Paul, MN 55130
When: Every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1PM-3PM
Please RSVP to Pam Gokey at (651) 504-2944 or Pam.Gokey@aifcmn.org.

AIFC: Ombi'ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) - Men's Smudge and Support Group
2025-04-07 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-21 17:30 - 20:30 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Join American Indian Family Center’s Father & Men’s Outreach Specialist, Nate Bordeaux, for an in-person Men’s Smudge and Support Group.
It will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share if you can!
Don’t miss this chance to gather with other American Indian men to explore your identity, participate in your culture, and support each other.
Questions? Contact Nate Bordeaux at Nate.Bordeaux@aifcmn.org or (651) 505-6820.

AIFC: Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children Are Sacred) - Women & Mother's Group
2025-04-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-29 11:00 - 13:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Join Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children are Sacred) Women & Mother’s Group to spend time with other mothers and learn about parenting in a way that honors cultural traditions and beliefs.
We can also connect you with resources and baby supplies such as bottles, diapers, car seats, and Pack ‘n Plays.
Other activities include:

Talking circles for moms
Parenting groups
Case management
Annual baby shower

Contact AIFC’s Mother & Women’s Outreach Specialist, Danielle Hernandez, at (651) 560-9798 or Danielle.Hernandez@aifcmn.org for more information.

AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) - Full Moon Ceremony
2025-04-10 18:00 | Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center, 795 Indian Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001, United States
🌕 AIFC Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow’s Leaders) invites you to a Full Moon Ceremony on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6:00PM.

Who: Relatives who receive their menstrual (moon) cycles or have reached menopause; the ceremony includes Two-Spirit and trans relatives!

Where: Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center, 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN 55001

Please bring a long skirt, copper cup, small bowl, spoon (extras will be provided as supplies last), hair bundle*, a watecha bowl (Tupperware, etc.) to take home leftovers, and a dish to share if you are able.

*Hair Bundle (optional): Hair bundles are not required to participate but may be offered during the ceremony if desired. To make your own, start collecting loose strands from your brush, shower, or clothes!

We are honored to have you join us during this special time as we hold a ceremony for Grandmother Moon!

For more information, contact Pam Gokey at Pam.Gokey@aifcmn.org, or (651) 504-2944.

🎨: Jessica Gokey (@j_leigh_gokey)

AIFC: Pipe Ceremony
2025-04-13 16:00 | Elders Lodge, 1500 Magnolia Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Gitchiayaayag, Richard Wright (Bear Clan, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe), will be the spiritual advisor for the pipe ceremony.
Pipe carriers are welcome to bring their pipes.
We’ll have a potluck-style meal.
Please bring a dish to share if you can.
For more information: Contact Laura Trujillo at Laura.Trujillo@aifcmn.org or (651) 505-6815.

AIFC: Anishinaabemowin Zagaswe'idiing - Ojibwe Language Table with Kaagegaabaw James Vukelich
2025-04-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Elders Lodge, 1500 Magnolia Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Please join us for an Ojibwe language table facilitated by Indigenous Culture and Language Specialist Kaagegaabaw James Vukelich on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

A potluck dinner begins at 5:00PM, followed by a Pipe Ceremony and language & cultural teachings. Please bring a dish to share!

Location: Elders Lodge (1500 Magnolia Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55106)

Questions? Please get in touch with AIFC Treatment Counselor Dawn Alteri at (651) 504-5998.

Wednesday Community Nights
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | American Indian Magnet School (AIMS), 1075 Third Street East, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Drum and Dance: ADYC & Imnizaska
Sewing/Beading Society: Families of Tradition
Family Talking Circle: Families of Tradition
Continuous School Improvement Updates: American Indian Magnet School

In collaboration with: Ain Dah Yung Center, American Indian Family Center, SPPS Indian Education Program, and American Indian Magnet School.

AIFC: Thinica Owichakiyapi Thipi (Helping the Homeless Build) - Utility Days
2025-04-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Join AIFC’s Housing Services, Thinica Owichakiyapi Thipi (Helping the Homeless Build), on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April and May from 9:00AM – 12:00PM, with the last sign-in accepted at 11:30AM, for Utility Days.
Thinica Owichakiyapi Thipi (Helping the Homeless Build) will offer utilities assistance for relatives/clients who fit within the guidelines and have a current disconnection notice. The relative/client must also have: a copy of the original disconnection notice, income verification for all household members, and the disconnection must be in the client’s name.
The assistance for utilities will be on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the funding and availability.
If you cannot attend during the walk-in hours, you can schedule a time to meet with one of AIFC’s Housing Stability Case Managers. Pending funding is available.
April

Thursday, April 17, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuesday, April 22, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Thursday, April 24, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuesday, April 29, 9:00AM-12:00PM
May

Thursday, May 1, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuesday, May 6, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Thursday, May 8, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuesday, May 13, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Thursday, May 15, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuesday, May 20, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Thursday, May 22, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuesday, May 27, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Thursday, May 29, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Waaban Ogimaawag: Life Skills for Youth - Car Maintenance
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Jake Erickson from the American Indian Family Center will teach this Life Skills for Youth – Car Maintenance class.
If you would like your young people, 14-24, to learn how to do an oil change, bring them over!
Lunch provided
Please RSVP to Gina Carlson at Gina.Carlson@aifcmn.org or (651) 505-6827.
